For Immediate Release January 22, 2023 Sen. Karen Kwan's Statement on Shooting in Monterey Park, CA SALT LAKE CITY - Senator Karen Kwan released the following statement in response to the tragic shooting in Monterey Park, CA: “My heart is heavy with the news of the tragic mass shooting in Monterey Park. While it is unclear what the motive was, a comprehensive and impartial investigation must immediately be conducted. This massacre occurred during a Lunar New Year celebration,

For Immediate Release January 20, 2023 Contact: Kennedie Starr Minority Caucus Administrator | Utah Senate 385-831-4132 | kstarr@le.utah.gov Utah Senate Democrats’ Statement on Supporting All Children in the State of Utah SALT LAKE CITY – Today, the Senate passed S.B. 16, S.B. 93, and S.B. 100. The Utah Senate Democrats issue the following statement in support of all children in Utah: “We are deeply troubled by the Senate’s passage of S.B. 16, S.B. 93, and S.B. 100. As Democr

Together, as Democrats we are committed to taking stands for our constituencies, democratic values, and common-sense solutions to bring forth good public policy. Watch the Democratic response below.

For Immediate Release January 17, 2023 Contact Kennedie Starr Minority Caucus Administrator | Utah Senate 385-831-4132 | kstarr@le.utah.gov Utah Senate Minority Caucus’ Leadership Team Following a Special Election in Senate District 12 SALT LAKE CITY – This morning, the Utah Senate Democrats held a caucus election to address a vacancy in their leadership team due to the resignation of former Senator Karen Mayne and the appointment of Senator-elect Karen Kwan. The new leadersh

For Immediate Release January 16, 2023 Kennedie Starr Minority Caucus Administrator | Utah Senate 385-831-4132 | kstarr@le.utah.gov Sen. Luz Escamilla’s Statement on Senate District 12 Special Election Results SALT LAKE CITY – Following today’s results for Utah Senate District 12’s special election, Utah Senate Minority Leader Sen. Luz Escamilla issued the following statement regarding Senator-elect Karen Kwan’s victory: “I have known Senator-elect Karen Kwan since she began

For Immediate Release January 4, 2023 Contacts Aundrea Peterson Deputy Chief of Staff | Utah Senate 801-791-3365 | aundreapeterson@le.utah.gov Kennedie Starr Minority Caucus Administrator | Utah Senate 385-831-4132 | kstarr@le.utah.gov President Adams and Sen. Escamilla Issue Statements about Sen. Mayne's Resignation SALT LAKE CITY – Today, Sen. Karen Mayne submitted her letter of resignation from the Utah Senate due to health reasons. President J. Stuart Adams and Minority L